When the decision was made to alter the format of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) at Sampson Community College, several conscious decisions were made to improve the learning experience of future students. Recruits were given more time for studying and review, and an emphasis was placed on professionalism. Those alterations proved to have paid off…
Author: Cheyenne McNeill
Cheyenne is the Public Information Officer and Marketing Coordinator at Sampson Community College. She shares news about students, alumni, and events around campus. Cheyenne also creates video content for the College and can be seen taking and editing photographs as well.
SCC Nursing Program Creates Generation of Nurses
This May, the Associate Degree Nursing program at Sampson Community College graduated 43 students. For three nursing students—Madison Davis, Jessica Gautier, and Julie (Maddy) Peterson— being graduates of an SCC nursing program is a part of a family legacy. Each has a parent who graduated from an SCC nursing program years ago. For some of…
SCC Board of Trustees Elects New Leadership
Last week, the Sampson Community College Board of Trustees met to elect a new chair and vice-chair for the 2020-2021 year. Dr. Ted Thomas and Ms. Larinda Haight were elected as the new Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, respectively. Elected by their peer board members, both say they are excited to begin…
SCC IT Department Moves 100 Percent Online
This spring, nearly every higher education institution moved its courses online, and every institution forced itself to find ways to make it work. When Sampson Community College made its move to fully online instruction, Information Technology Department Chair, Nathan McKee, saw it as a positive. He realized how much more accessible his program could be…
‘Consider Sampson’ Campaign Begins for Fall
Across North Carolina and the United States, four-year institutions have made decisions and announcements regarding the Fall 2020 semester. With several UNC System schools planning to begin the semester early, cancel fall break, and finish exams before Thanksgiving, many students are left with decisions to make about the Fall semester. Decisions about finances, decisions about…
Register: Path from Student to Healthcare Programs Employee
For Ashley Register, the loss of a grandfather sparked an interest in healthcare career. The Administrative Assistant for Health Programs at Sampson Community College says she spent most of her time as a child with her grandparents in Autryville, N.C. So, when her grandfather came under hospice care, Register took note and knew that healthcare…
Spring 2020 President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honor’s List
Sampson Community College enjoys celebrating the accomplishments of it’s students. We understand the hard work that it takes to achieve academic excellence, and want to celebrate with our students who received the following honors: President’s List, Dean’s List, and Honors List. The criteria for each honor is listed below, followed by the names for each…
Star Communications Executive Credits SCC with Career Success
When he graduated from Clinton High School in 1981, Jeff Shipp, was not quite sure about his future. He grew up working in tobacco fields and got his first job at Belk Department Store in high school. Unprepared to leave his hometown and attend a large university, Shipp decided that Sampson Community College was the…
Surgical Technology Program Approved for SCC
[CLINTON, N.C] – This week, Sampson Community College received approval from the North Carolina Community College System allowing the College to implement a Surgical Technology program. The College plans to begin the program this fall, offering degree, diploma, and certificate options. Sampson Regional Medical Center (SRMC) has been an advocate for beginning the program and…
SCC a Cornerstone for ‘Critical’ Careers
It’s been a little over a month since COVID-19 disrupted everyday life for most Americans. In that time, conversations persist about what is considered “essential,” and about how to continue with normal tasks and responsibilities as much as possible. Sampson Community College and other higher education institutions are no exception to this challenge—forced to make…
SCC Plans to Create Virtual Graduation Experience
In March, Sampson Community College announced plans to postpone graduation, with further details coming soon. Due to the ongoing nature of COVID-19, the College has chosen to create a virtual graduation experience to celebrate the Class of 2020. The virtual release of SCC’s Class of 2020 will take place Thursday, May 7 on the college’s…
CCP Students Named Outstanding Students
[CLINTON, N.C.] Each year at Sampson Community College, each division at the College selects an Outstanding Student from its graduates. Despite the unusual turn of events, this year was no exception. Selection is based upon the following criteria: scholastic excellence, leadership ability and potential for future achievement, citizenship and service to school, maturity in on-the-job…
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